Obituaries

Feb 10, 2021

Douglas, James Wesson Ocala- James Wesson Douglas, 95, was born August 1, 1925, in Orlando, Florida to Leonard and Thelma Wesson Douglas. He passed away February 10, 2021 in Ocala. Jim served in the United States Navy in World War II, and later managed Pinecrest and Harbor View thoroughbred farms. He is preceded in death by his parents; Leonard and Thelma...

Feb 9, 2021

Carol Lynn DeYoung, 80, passed away on February 9, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. She was born on December 28, 1940 to Charles Ross Ullom and Elizabeth MacDonald Ullom in Niles, Michigan. She loved to travel, photography, gardening and animals of all kinds. She loved participating in community service especially the Lions Club.

She is preceded by her parents...

Feb 9, 2021

On  February 9,2021 mans greatest enemy death claimed Wendy Meleah Hogan at home surrounded by her family after battling with cancer. Wendy was born in Winchester,TN to Conrad and Betty Ruth Boswell. She moved to the Ocala area after marrying Robert(Bobby)Hogan In 1980.  She loved her family so much and always put their needs ahead of her own. She...

Feb 6, 2021

Heil, Terry L.

On February 6, 2021, Terry Heil, loving husband and father of two children and five step children, passed away at the age of 72. Terry loved the outdoors and had a gift for storytelling. A memorial Service will be held for Terry at 14960 NE 146th Lane, Fort McCoy, Fl, 32134 on February 20,...

Feb 6, 2021

Kerry P. Gilson, passed away February 6, 2021 in Ocala, Florida.  She was born on April 28, 1964 in Addison, Michigan to Bob Gilson and Patricia Clark. Gilson was a server in the hospitality industry for many years.

She is preceded in death by both her mother and father.

She is survived by her sons;...

Feb 6, 2021

John T. Bunyan, Jr., passed away February 6, 2021 in Ocala, Florida.  He was born on July 14, 1940 in New York, New York to John Bunyan Sr. and Elsa Strong-Bunyan. Bunyan studied at the University of Maryland Law School. He was an avid coin collector and dealer, as well as a big book collector. He also owned and operated...

Feb 6, 2021

HUNTER, Georgia Ann

Ocala - Georgia Ann Hunter, 87, passed away February 6, 2021. Born and raised March 18, 1933 in Ocala, FL, to the late George Davis Forbes and Willie Mae Forbes. She was manager for a long time at the Sun Trust Bank in Anthony.

She is survived by her loving husband of...

Feb 4, 2021

Tony D'Calandra, 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 4, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born February 28, 1940 to Carl Calandra and Josephine Vasco Calandra in Brooklyn, New York. He was a master electrical engineer by trade and his passion was bringing joy to all who he touched with his music.

Feb 4, 2021

David Otis Francesco Hogan, 42, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 4, 2021 in Ocala, Florida.  He was born on September 25, 1978 in Columbus, Georgia to Leonard D. Hogan and Paola Penserini Hogan.  David was a devoted husband and father and a pillar of strength for his entire family.  Above all, he had a deep...

Jan 30, 2021

Gwendolyn Alda Earp passed away at home on Saturday morning, January 30, 2021, attended by family and caregiver, Vivian Scott Edwards. Vivian had watched over Miss Alda for years and in the final weeks, had not left her side.

Born on March 12, 1924 in Oxford, Florida, she was the daughter of Ione Fore Bailey and Thomas Lloyd...

Jan 30, 2021

Nina Glaydene McPherson Huffaker, age 85 of Ocala, Florida, formerly of Monroe County, KY passed away on January 30, 2021 at Brandley Hospice House in Summerfield, FL. She was born February 11, 1935, a daughter of the late Emma Froedge and Roscoe Martin. Glaydene grew up in Tompkinsville and attended Tompkinsville High School, where she was a cheerleader and Homecoming Queen....

Jan 29, 2021

Captain David Roland Simpson, 74, passed away in Brandley House in Summerfield, Florida, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma, on the evening of January 29, 2021.  He is a former officer in the US Air Force.  He was born in Cincinnati, OH, April 8, 1947.  He was a cable television engineer who was very well known in his field.

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Jan 29, 2021

CYR Jr., Ronald M. Ocala - Ronald M. Cyr., Jr., 40, passed away January 29, 2021. He was born February 1, 1980 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. He was a handyman and could do anything.

He is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.

He is survived by his parents, Ronald M. Cyr., Sr. and Lorrie Raymond;...

Jan 28, 2021

Patricia Ann Beam, passed away January 28, 2021 in Ocala, Florida.  She was born on October 29,1945 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to Edwin Joseph & Nellie Mae (Bell)Doucette. Patsy retired as a supervisor in quality control at PCM.

Patsy loved spending hours making rosaries and jewelry for all her family and close friends. It brought her...

Jan 28, 2021

Martin Palmatier, 59, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born August 9, 1961 in Poughkeepsie, New York to James and Gladys Palmatier. He worked as a mechanic most of his life. He is preceded by his father, James Palmatier; wife of 20 years Linda Palmatier who he built and enjoyed a beautiful life...

Jan 28, 2021

Merlin-Emanuel Vogel von Vogelstein, 32, passed away on Thursday January 28, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. He was born on September 22,1988 in Bamberg, Germany to Manuela Hofrock. He was a proven professional electrician and enjoyed spending time with family, friends and his dog "Red", doing outdoor activities from golf to go karts and motorcycle to snorkeling in the springs. He enjoyed...

Jan 26, 2021

Ralph Eugene Huffaker, 93, passed away January 26, 2021, in Summerfield, Florida. Huffaker was born on November 17, 1927, in Monticello, Kentucky to Claude Huffaker and Marietta Morgan. He attended Eastern University for 2.5 years. He later attended University of Kentucky, graduating with a Bachelors degree in Agriculture in 1953. Ralph served his country, in the Army at the...

Jan 25, 2021

Rose Cahill (neé Gregg), 93, passed away suddenly on January 25, 2021. Living in Ocala, formerly of Port Orange, FL and West Islip, NY. Loving wife of Roy who preceded her in 2003. Also preceding in death is her son, Mark.

Rose and Roy loved roller skating and they were NY and N. East Regional Champs. Golfing and...

Jan 25, 2021

Hickman, Betty LaRue Ocala - Betty LaRue Hickman, 78, passed away January 25, 2021. She was born April 9, 1942 in Rehobeth, AL. She was a faithful wife and wonderful mother and grandmother.  Her beautiful smile and kind spirit will always be remembered by her family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband Delmus (Frank) Franklin Hickman Jr.;...

Jan 23, 2021

AUDI, Ronald Dominic Ocala - Ronald Dominic Audi, 83, passed away on January 23, 2021 due to complications with Covid-19. Ron was a legend and it’s impossible to fit his amazing life into a few paragraphs. So while this is a brief tribute to Ron Audi, an amazing husband, beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend; let it be known...